ZIP Code 12921

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Chazy · Clinton County · New York

Population
2,410

28/sq mi

Median income
$101,302

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$215,100

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.9%

Median age 43.8

Land area
86.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12921 in Chazy, New York has a population of 2,410. The median household income is $101,302, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $215,100, 23% below the US average. 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12921 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.1 square miles in Chazy, Clinton County, New York. The area is home to 2,410 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12921 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12921 sits at $101,302 (10% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,508. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $215,100 (43% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12921 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 12921 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 12921

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12921.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12921, Chazy, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,410

Population

86.1

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12921?

43.8

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$101,302

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$44,508

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,106

Total Housing Units

829

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$215,100

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 12921, employing approximately 271 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,687,000.

46

Businesses

271

Employees

$13.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 8 17.4%
Construction 7 15.2%
Retail trade 6 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 13.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12921 vs 12919 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12919 Champlain, NY 3,037 5.3 mi
05463 Isle La Motte, VT 471 5.0 mi
12992 West Chazy, NY 4,778 6.5 mi
12979 Rouses Point, NY 2,304 7.6 mi
12958 Mooers, NY 1,929 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12921 in?
ZIP code 12921 (Chazy) is located in Clinton County, New York. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12921?
ZIP code 12921 in Chazy, NY has a population of 2,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12921?
The median household income in ZIP 12921 is $101,302, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12921?
The median home value in ZIP 12921 is $215,100, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12921?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12921 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12921?
ZIP code 12921 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12921?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12921 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Construction (7), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12921?
In ZIP code 12921, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12921?
In ZIP code 12921, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12921?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12921 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Chazy, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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